How to get from Newport to Forest Hill by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Newport to Forest Hill in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the WILLIAMSTOWN train from Newport station to Southern Cross station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the LILYDALE train and finally take the 765 bus from Blackburn Station/South Pde (Blackburn) station to Forest Hill Sc/Canterbury Rd (Forest Hill) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 15 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

75minA$5.30
Train - WILLIAMSTOWN
WILLIAMSTOWN
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Bus - 765
765
Walk to Forest Hill
Leaves from Newport

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Newport
  • 2
    Train - WILLIAMSTOWNWILLIAMSTOWN
    Wait for train
    WILLIAMSTOWN
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    17 min
  • 4
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    Lilydale
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Blackburn
    38 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Blackburn Station/South Pde (Blackburn)
    ID 21008
    30 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 765765
    Wait for bus
    765
    Mitcham
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Forest Hill Sc/Canterbury Rd (Forest Hill)
    ID 21199
    7 min
  • 9
    Walk to Forest Hill
    Walk to
    Forest Hill
    70 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via WILLIAMSTOWN, LILYDALE and 703

To get from Newport to Forest Hill in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the WILLIAMSTOWN train from Newport station to Southern Cross station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the LILYDALE train and finally take the 703 bus from Blackburn Station/South Pde (Blackburn) station to Forest Hill Sc/Canterbury Rd (Forest Hill) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 17 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

77minA$5.30
Train - WILLIAMSTOWN
WILLIAMSTOWN
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Bus - 703
703
Walk to Forest Hill
Leaves from Newport

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Newport
  • 2
    Train - WILLIAMSTOWNWILLIAMSTOWN
    Wait for train
    WILLIAMSTOWN
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    17 min
  • 4
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    Lilydale
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Blackburn
    38 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Blackburn Station/South Pde (Blackburn)
    ID 21010
    10 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 703703
    Wait for bus
    703
    Middle Brighton
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Forest Hill Sc/Canterbury Rd (Forest Hill)
    ID 21200
    7 min
  • 9
    Walk to Forest Hill
    Walk to
    Forest Hill
    310 m • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Newport to Forest Hill

The distance between Newport, Melbourne and Forest Hill, Melbourne is approximately 33.08 km, which can typically be travelled in 75 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Newport to Forest Hill by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Melbourne – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Newport

Newport is located at Newport, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Newport Interchange/Mason St (Newport).

Train stations close to Newport:

  • Yarraville
  • Newport
  • Spotswood

Bus stations close to Newport:

  • Newport Interchange/Mason St (Newport)
  • Mason St/Melbourne Rd (Newport)
  • North Rd/Melbourne Rd (Newport)

Public transport stations close to Forest Hill, Melbourne

Forest Hill is located at Forest Hill, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Forest Hill Sc/Canterbury Rd (Forest Hill).

Train stations close to Forest Hill:

  • Nunawading
  • Blackburn

Bus stations close to Forest Hill:

  • Forest Hill Sc/Canterbury Rd (Forest Hill)
  • Ottawa Ave/Forest Rd (Blackburn)
  • Deans Wood Rd/Canterbury Rd (Forest Hill)

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via WILLIAMSTOWN, LILYDALE and 703

To get from Newport to Forest Hill in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the WILLIAMSTOWN train from Newport station to Southern Cross station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the LILYDALE train and finally take the 703 bus from Blackburn Station/South Pde (Blackburn) station to Forest Hill Sc/Canterbury Rd (Forest Hill) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 17 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

77minA$5.30
Train - WILLIAMSTOWN
WILLIAMSTOWN
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Bus - 703
703
Walk to Forest Hill
Leaves from Newport

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Newport
  • 2
    Train - WILLIAMSTOWNWILLIAMSTOWN
    Wait for train
    WILLIAMSTOWN
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    17 min
  • 4
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    Lilydale
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Blackburn
    38 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Blackburn Station/South Pde (Blackburn)
    ID 21010
    10 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 703703
    Wait for bus
    703
    Middle Brighton
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Forest Hill Sc/Canterbury Rd (Forest Hill)
    ID 21200
    7 min
  • 9
    Walk to Forest Hill
    Walk to
    Forest Hill
    310 m • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Newport to Forest Hill?

    The fastest way takes 75 minutes, using Bus line WILLIAMSTOWN, Bus line LILYDALE, Bus line 765.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Newport to Forest Hill?

    The alternative route takes 77 minutes, using Bus line WILLIAMSTOWN, Bus line LILYDALE, Bus line 703.

  • Is there a direct train between Newport and Forest Hill in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 15 min.

  • Which train line goes from Newport to Forest Hill in Melbourne?

    The WILLIAMSTOWN train line goes from City (Flinders Street) station near Newport to Southern Cross station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Southern Cross station near Forest Hill in Melbourne

  • How long does it take to travel from Newport to Forest Hill in Melbourne by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Newport and Forest Hill in Melbourne by train and bus is about 1 hr 15 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Newport to get to Forest Hill in Melbourne?

    Get on the WILLIAMSTOWN train from the City (Flinders Street) station near Newport in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Newport and Forest Hill in Melbourne?

    Get off the train at the Southern Cross stop, which is closest to Forest Hill in Melbourne.

  • How much is the total train and bus fare from Newport to Forest Hill?

    The ride from Newport to Forest Hill costs A$5.30.

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